If parents excessively reinforce clinging and punish attempts at independence, the result might be the development of:
A) paranoid personality disorder.
B) borderline personality disorder.
C) dependent personality disorder.
D) narcissistic personality disorder.

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Dependent personality disorder can develop when parents excessively reinforce clinging behavior and punish attempts at independence, leading to an over-reliance on others for emotional and decision-making support.

If Parents Excessively Reinforce Clinging and Punish Attempts at Independence